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I SUMMARISING INFORMATION I

@ This task requires you to summarise the
main changes to a plan or map between
Look at the exam task. Match the introductions (1-4) with two time periods. There are three
the comments on them (A-D). important elements to this kind of text:
The maps show part of the town of Poulton in 1900 and 1935. • a good introductory sentence which
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features explains what information will follow
and make comparisons where relevant. • middle paragraphs that focus on the key
changes in a concise form, supported by
examples
Poulton In 1900 • a summary of the main points presented.
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Wasteland

Poulton In 1935

1 The maps show that in 1900 there were many terraced houses, some railway
workers' cottages, a factory, cafe, small shop, a railway line and some
wasteland. In 1935, this situation had changed and had become a residential
area with shops and a park.
2 The maps show part of the town of Poulton in 1900 and 1935.
3 The maps show how the residential area around Bayley Street and Trent
Street in Poulton was modernised between the years 1900 and 1935.
4 Bayley Street and Trent Street have changed a lot in the time period. Introductions should set the scene for
what comes next in the text. Avoid
A This introduction is taken directly from the question. simply repeating the words in the
B This is a good introduction to the maps as it is clear what the writer is going question and write one or two concise
to talk about. sentences which clarify for the reader
what you are going to talk about.
C This gives very little information about the maps, so is not a full introduction.
D This includes too many details to be an introduction and includes examples
that should be in the main body of the answer.

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